Winter Rules and Ordinances

The Village of Waunakee, like most of Wisconsin, can experience high levels of snowfall each winter season. When snow events do occur, the responsibility to clear public streets and sidewalks is that of the Streets and Parks Divisions of Waunakee’s Public Works Department. The soul purpose of all Village plowing efforts is to maintain safe travel by pedestrians and vehicles throughout Waunakee.

Waunakee averages a cumulative snowfall of 43 inches per year (The national average is 25 inches). Plowing all of Waunakee means clearing snow from:

110 lane miles of roadway

62 cul-de-sacs

12 miles of sidewalks, and

All municipal parking areas and walkways

Several factors can also influence the number of operators available and the speed at which roadways and sidewalks can be cleared. These factors include:

The time the snow began

Duration of snowfall

Type of snow - light/dry or wet/heavy

Temperature before and after snowfall

High winds - drifting

Snow accumulation

Available equipment - breakdowns

Available staff

The Village of Waunakee would like to remind all residents of the following Winter Rules and Regulations as found below: